CVE-2007-4992
CVE-2007-4992 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Firebirdsql Firebird with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Firebirdsql Firebird
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the process_packet function in fbserver.exe in Firebird SQL 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long request to TCP port 3050.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-4992?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the process_packet function in fbserver.exe in Firebird SQL 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long request to TCP port 3050.
- How severe is CVE-2007-4992?
- CVE-2007-4992 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-4992 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-4992?
- CVE-2007-4992 affects Firebirdsql Firebird. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-4992?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-4992 published?
- CVE-2007-4992 was published on 2007-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=195569
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27982
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200712-06.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018802
- http://www.firebirdsql.org/rlsnotes/Firebird-2.0.3-ReleaseNotes.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482025/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26011
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-07-057.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37079
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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